CT Radiographer

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 January 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated CT Radiographer to be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital with rotation through Bishop Auckland and occasional visits to the other sites.

It is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to join a friendly team and gain experience in all aspects of CT scanning whilst working in a re-designed department with 5 new scanners cross trust that support a wide range of referrers.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be provided with an induction period, during which time it will be ensured that they are equiped to perform all of the CT procedures undertaken throughout the 24/7 service. CT Radiographers will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern.

They will have excellent communication and organizational skills and be keen to develop and support the provision of a patient focused quality service. They should have evidence of effective teamwork and leadership experience whilst ensuring a patient centered approach to care at all times.

Your day to day role would include: Efficient and effective running of the CT lists, ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to provide a safe and efficient environment for the patient, participate in the supervision of student Radiographers, maintaining good working relationships with all Departments and being proactive at all times.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-25-0064

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job description

Job responsibilities

We perform many radiographer led lists such as CT colonography, cardiac angiograms, biopsies and other interventional procedures and we are also keen to implement radiographer led vetting.

As part of the team you will be required to partake in a 24/7 shift rota which consists of days, long days and nights.

You will be joining a strong, supportive and experienced team in CT with future plans for role/service development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We perform many radiographer led lists such as CT colonography, cardiac angiograms, biopsies and other interventional procedures and we are also keen to implement radiographer led vetting.

As part of the team you will be required to partake in a 24/7 shift rota which consists of days, long days and nights.

You will be joining a strong, supportive and experienced team in CT with future plans for role/service development.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

HCPC registration

Special Requirements

Essential

Able to travel between sites to support as required

Desirable

Keen to develop

Qualifications

Essential

MSc, BSc or DCR Radiography
2 years post registration experience
Commitment to CPD

Desirable

Post graduate experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Team building skills
High Quality Radiographic skills
Participation in out of hours duties

Desirable

Leading and implementing change
Policy and protocol development
Colo/Cardiac training

Experience

Essential

High level of competence & experience in managing people
Good knowledge of Clinical Goverance
Excellent knowledge of QA programme

Desirable

Audit and benchmarking
RPS Trained
Student Mentor certificate

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

HCPC registration

Special Requirements

Essential

Able to travel between sites to support as required

Desirable

Keen to develop

Qualifications

Essential

MSc, BSc or DCR Radiography
2 years post registration experience
Commitment to CPD

Desirable

Post graduate experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Team building skills
High Quality Radiographic skills
Participation in out of hours duties

Desirable

Leading and implementing change
Policy and protocol development
Colo/Cardiac training

Experience

Essential

High level of competence & experience in managing people
Good knowledge of Clinical Goverance
Excellent knowledge of QA programme

Desirable

Audit and benchmarking
RPS Trained
Student Mentor certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.